Local Social Notes Include Weddings and Visits
The snippet details May events with the Methodist Ladies, visitors from Gatmeville West Texas, and several names such as W. S Meeks, Geraltine, Max Jewell Rystad, WM. Smith, Mery Ed Johnson, Cora Ball, Hazel Smirte, and Hazel Me. It mentions travel to Dallas and Port Worth for business and family events, with a focus on community ties, weddings, and weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Baldridge
Meeks
Geraltine
Gatmeville Ace Yaee
Texas
Max Jewell Rystad
WM. Smith
Mery Ed Johnson
Eexing
Cora Ball
Dallas
Port Worth
Rel ‘Alsved Ieee
EW. McAdaws
Hazel Smirte
W. ME
Bir
W. B
Mt. View
Wiley Murphree
G. 1
Oxtesby
Bisse Grovesnita
Jean Oles
Cuilion
Sam C Smith Seeks Re election As County Attorney
Sam C Smith announces his bid for re election as Gowrie County Attorney. He outlines vast experience in court and county service, pledges to serve the people, and says he will meet voters before the July primary to seek support. He stresses prior work and acquaints voters with his record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Smith
Gowrie
Hosque County
Oie
Con Smith
Ben
Smith
Lions Host Ladies Night Fundraiser At Methodist Hall
Attention Lions guests invited Tuesday evening for Ladies Night. Methodist ladies will serve meals. Lions should notify committee chairmen by Monday May 25 if the chairman cannot attend. alternate members may step in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D.jasrouin
Saulty, Aifonen Mitchell
Local Lanes Chapel Notes Hopeful Church Schedule
Rev J W Culwell will fill his regular appointment this Saturday evening inviting all to attend church services. Community members visit families at Valley Mills and attend Meridian singing. Creola Poston and others receive teaching appointments with growing school ties. Local gatherings include dinners, a party for area youth, and a Clifton show outing while Mrs Johnson’s illness prompts prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Culwell
C. C. Bergman
RM. Lane
P.W. Barnett
Valley Mills
Mise Creola Poston
This Place
Mise Poston
Tom Lundbers
James and
Dery
Iredell View
Myre
Chaxley Townley
P. E. Dunsby
Misé
Jes Creole
Marie Poston
Meridian
Millie Franklin
And
Sowell Cox Jr
Dickinson
McCarmic
Mahal Mea
Monteel Shrader
Albert Watson
Con
Dallas
Claude Turner
Charles Johnson
Mosheim
Bergawn
Tine Crosley
Clifton
A. B. Poston
the Methodiat Church
Cranfilie Gap
Velma Meyfield
Christine Frantlin
Ani Me
Jos Votles
Mise Frances
Near Clifton
Randolph Philipp Ant
Womack
Carl and Albert
Allred in Washington Seeks Old Age Pension Details
Governor Allred traveled to Washington with officials to discuss Old Age Assistance under the Social Security Act. Texas plans to launch state funds matching federal support for needy seniors, with payments potentially starting July 1 and a 15 to 15 split between state and federal funds. The visit covered eligibility investigations, possible unemployment insurance coordination, and legislative prospects for further social programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James
Alfred
Exes
Social Secrity Board
Texas
Alliad
Ing
Orite 8
Carpenter
John G. Winant
Social Security Board
State Commission
Jeession
Winant
Allred
Uni
Congress
Texas Commission
Miss Margaret Polk Weds Walter Gloff in Clifton Home
Miss Margaret Pearl Polk and Walter Otto Goff united in marriage at eight o'clock Saturday evening May sixteen in the home of Elder and Mrs. G E McCaleb. The ceremony united the couple before immediate families with roses in red and pink decor. Afterward the couple left for a bridal trip to Austin and San Antonio. They will reside at the E Pierson residence. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Polk, is a popular Clifton young lady. The groom is a Clifton businessman and City Council member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder
G. E. McCaleb
Margaret Pearl Polk
Walter Otto Goff
Ellie McCaleb
Goff
Austin
San Antonio
Clifton
W. R. Conine Buried at Valley Mills Saturday
Obituary note for W. R. Conine, long-time resident of Braque County, buried in Valley Mills on Saturday following a period of illness. The article references his Oklahoma City hospital stay and mentions family ties and home in the valley community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Conine
Valley Mills
W. R. Canine
Oklahoma City
Braque County
Matey Yankstad
Thom Valley
Utah
Zalbisi
Dollar boost in school per capita approved
Austin May 18 The state board of education voted to raise the per scholastic apportionment by 1 from 17.50 to 18 50 for about 1 675 000 school children after Attorney General William McCraw ruled the board could supplement the 17 50 base. He said the 17 50 is a minimum not maximum and the association had asked for 2 50 more with an anticipated 4 000 000 surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State Board of Education
William McCraw
Board of Education
McCraw
State Teachrer Association
Clifton Boy Scout Troop to Meet on June 3
The Clifton Boy Scout Troop 76 will meet at the Methodist Church in Clifton on Wednesday night June 3 at 7 p.m. Scoutmaster Rev Mayvlen Edwards will lead the meeting and present the charter with Rev W P Cunningham. George Wavwall, general executive of the Heart of Texas Council, will be present to oversee the charter presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Clifton
At & P.m
Mayvlen Edwaris
Trowm
W. P. Cunningham
Aviat
Erdoy Jnataliation
George Wa Vwall
Genet
Texago Goumell
Clifton College Alumni Day Honors Mrs G L Polk
Mrs G L Polk honored at Clifton College closing exercises during Alumni Day May 23. Event included laureate services at Trinity Juthoran Church and a reception at 4200 ek, with floral arrangements and social gatherings reflecting community celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton College
Mey
Coemymynvement Renee
Culbwre Eeiberian
Micerby
Clifton Public School News Items Highlights Examinations And Graduation Plans
Examinations are underway at Clifton High, with emphasis on final grades for the year. Home Economics will expand next year with a nine month term plus a one month extension for extra credits. Rev. Allen Nelson will speak at the commencement program at city hall Friday night. Valedictory and salutatory addresses will be delivered by Alice Marie Neon and Aunt Marie Seljos. Rev. J. W. Melton of Waco to give graduation address. Clifton receives a University of California honor scholarship for the second year, reflecting the school’s standing among top graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aernoth
Rey
Hayden Edwnate
Tino
Allen
Rongéat Shudenta
Witton High School
J. W. Melton
Waco
Melton
Meridian Court And Local News Highlights District Court Actions
Meridian Court and Local News cover a May 18 1926 county court session with civil filings on bond trials and several Texas cases. Notable items include Luther Lowell versus ALA McNeill and condemnation actions by the county commission, plus multiple theft under fifty dollar charges against Ollie Hodge and associates and a criminal case against Olie Hodes. The report lists area residents visiting Meridian for business, church events, and social gatherings from Valley Mills Clifton and Denton, with references to local officials, schools, and a Centennial Pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corr Rey
David Irvin
B. Bh
Valley Mills
Meridian
A. S. Towari
Valley
Mem
McCielile
Ricards
Moshoim
Melisaineurs Matay
Fat White
Ny Amity
Ps Dickinson
Cleharne
Meridian Mandi
Tia Ni Haire
Raley
Paul Carruth
Burke
Stanley
San Antonio
Vinta
Ruth
Rabl
F. Cherry
Clifton
Hugh Odle
Herwfard
Roy
W. P. Cunningham
Clee
Dalla
Hom
Chester Waldrop
Seid
Mien
Feuerite Griffin
Valley Mill
the Baptist
Ralph Wineren
Wet
Telende
Jere
Nan J. Mangold
Hoje Demon
P. H. Barnett
Falley Mills
Denton
Ross Smith
Dallas
B. W. Smith
Alms Aleup
Gertrude Johnson
Mary Low Robertson Ste
John Tarleton
D.C. Muckaby
Herm Gillinpie
Coleman
Meidian
Harroony Wadeesau
R. D. Hill
Goon Creel
Umar
Texas
Hine
First National Bank
Mile
Ray Bearden
State of Texas
Ollie Hodge
Scuilty
Costa
Ollie
Alm Ofuilty
Lamd Ogi
Otlie Hodes
Bam
Suite of Texas
Olle No
Bais
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Sam C. Smith
Lanes Chapel
Gandy
Pparty Feporte
Mint
Margaret Polk
Walter Gloff
G. L. Polk
Church of Girls
G. L
Gatesville
Mim d W. Swason
Addis Ababa
Mra
A. R. Shula
Adventice
Addie Ababa
Eubiopia
THE
Clifton Public School
Meridian Court
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